Events in Glasgow on 26 March 2026

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season

With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and revealing dramas, there is something for everyone to tuck into at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor Glasgow - alongside pies and pints of course!

A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!

Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest

A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

All Ages Retro Game Sessions

Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming arcade... Choose from over 1700 games across over 20 consoles from the last 5 decades, including Atari, Nintendo, Sega and Playstation!

ASN Quiet Game Sessions

R-CADE host ASN Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon, choose from over 1700 age appropriate games across over 20 consoles!

BBC SSO 2025/26: Debussy’s Pelléas Et Mélisande

If you've only heard Debussy's opera in the theatre, you haven't heard it all, and this concert performance will bring out every shimmer and sigh of Debussy's astonishing score.

Big Mad Andy’s Peep Show Quiz

Liam Noble, AKA Big Mad Andy, heads to SWG3 Warehouse on Thursday 26th March to test your knowledge of everything Peep Show!

Bring Yer Bairn Comedy Show

Good Egg Comedy is back with the only show of its type in Scotland... an adult comedy show where you can bring yer bairn!

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

Clara Pople

Electronic folk trip/pop singer Clara Pople will bring her much anticipated Church Tour, in support of her album Parys Mountain, to The Kelvin on Thursday 26th March!

Climbing Tasters at The Climbing Academy

These one-hour 'have-a-go' climbing sessions at The Climbing Academy are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!

Colour Unbound

Step into a world where colour and movement take centre stage at The Glasgow Gallery's latest exhibition, Colour Unbound, which brings together the work of four artists!

Creative Citizens

Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

David Elder Lecture Series

The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.

Des Clarke: Life After Des

After more than ten years away from the touring circuit, Des Clarke returns to the stage with 'Life After Des', a show that's as sharp, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud as ever!

Dodgeball With The Kelvin Rapids - First Session Free

Looking to try a fun new sport? Kelvin Rapids Dodgeball Club, Glasgow's Premier Dodgeball Club, hold sessions on Thursday evenings at Bellcraig Community Centre!

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 26th March.

Environment: International Photography Exhibition

In March, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying a month-long international photography exhibition with the theme Environment running throughout the month.

Exhibition: Cafè D’Jaconelli - A Scottish-Italian Story

This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls explores the story of Cafè d'Jaconelli, a long-standing Italian café in Maryhill and its place within Scotland's Scottish-Italian history.

Exhibition: Paul Kennedy and Tommy Fitchet

Join Annan Gallery for their two-person exhibition featuring the striking paintings of Paul Kennedy and Tommy Fitchet.

Flight

Vox Motus's groundbreaking international hit production Flight, a heart-wrenching road story of terror, hope and survival, comes to the Citizens Theatre in March!

Flora McDonald - The Musical

In this new musical, coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, about one of Scotland's most famous daughters, Flora McDonald is a reluctant heroine caught up in the power games of the men around her.

Free After School Tennis Club for Ages 4-5

Calling all little tennis stars born in 2021 & 2022! Join Hillhead Tennis Club for a fun-filled introduction to tennis at their Free After School Club, designed especially for ages 4–5!

Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency

Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.

Gin Tour and Tastings

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

Glasgow International Comedy Festival

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival returns in March 2026 featuring spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!

Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

Govan Music Festival

The festival with a social conscience and a big heart, organised by Govan’s regeneration orchestra The Glasgow Barons, returns for its fifth year from Sunday 22nd to Saturday 28th March!

Govan Music Festival: The Auld Alliance - The Glasgow Barons Orchestra

The Glasgow Barons Orchestra celebrate Scotland and France, two cultures forged together through history, with this special concert as part of Govan Music Festival 2026!

Harbour and Horizon Exhibition

Harbour and Horizon brings together artworks, historical photographs and artefacts from the last two centuries to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton.

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street

Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!

Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

John Robertson’s The Dark Room

Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it when it returns to the Stand Glasgow on Thursday 26th March!

Journey

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.

LUSH Glasgow City - Crochet Club

LUSH Glasgow City are all about bringing people together. If you're looking for a new group this year who get hands on with creative projects, look no further than their Crochet Club!

Mackintosh House Guided Tour

Step into the home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and discover the stories behind its iconic design on this guided tour of the Mackintosh House!

Magic Club

Join R-CADE for their fortnightly Magic Club, it's a high-energy night of casual card gaming, perfect for beginners and fans looking to share their skills!

March of Curiosity

March of Curiosity is a month‑long celebration of exploration, imagination and hands‑on science at Glasgow Science Centre!

Medea

The award-winning production of this thrilling Greek tragedy returns re-imagined to tour Scotland's stages in 2026, including a run at the Tron Theatre in March!

Mixed Exhibition

Compass Gallery exhibits a fresh and exciting combination of original paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by several of their regular exhibitors.

Mixed Exhibition

Running throughout February and March, Gerber Fine Art's Mixed Exhibition features a continually changing display of notable Scottish artists and British Modern Masters!

Moon Dragon

Perfect for babies and children under six years, Moon Dragon at the Theatre Royal Glasgow follows the magical tale of Bertie the Moon Dragon, who falls asleep and forgets to wake the Moon.

One Night In Tennessee

Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!

Open Jam with Jack Heavenor

Thursdays are for jamming! Don't miss The Maverick's Open Jam with Jack Heavenor... a relaxed, inclusive space for vocalists and instrumentalists to explore the standards & improvise!

Paddy McDonnell - Gouts Out

Gouts Out is the brand-new show from top Irish comedian and master storyteller Paddy McDonnell, and he's bringing it to Glasgow International Comedy Festival!

Paul McCaffrey: What A Time To Be Alive

What A Time To Be Alive, is the new show from one of the funniest comics working in the UK today, Paul McCaffrey!

Pink Floyd By Candlelight

Pink Floyd by Candlelight is a seated, intimate concert designed for focused listening in the warm, atmospheric setting of Glasgow's Cottiers!

Pint-Sized Picasso - Children’s Craft Classes

Pint-Sized Picasso is an inclusive children's craft class for little ones aged 9 months onwards held on Thursdays at Merry-Go-Round!

Project Hail Mary

Some missions call for a really big screen and this is one of them! Filmed for IMAX and based on Andy Weir's novel of the same name, Project Hail Mary bursts onto Scotland's BIGGEST screen!

Quiz Hard presents Sloans Pub Quiz

Every Thursday night, Quiz Hard presents the Sloans Pub Quiz! Show off your skills, grab your team mates and win some amazing prizes!

R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions

Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!

Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition

Tramway presents the most ambitious solo exhibition to date of Glasgow based artist Rae-Yen Song, as they transform Tramway's vast gallery space into a sub-aquatic world!

Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour

Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!

Retro Reels

Step back in time at Riverside Museum and immerse yourself in the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, on a nostalgic journey through the props, stories, and creativity that shaped a generation.

Rosie O’Donnell: Common Knowledge

The 11-time Emmy and Tony Award winner Rosie O'Donnell brings her highly anticipated, 2025 Fringe sell out show, Common Knowledge, to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival!

Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde

The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!

Sense Scotland’s Sporting Dinner

On Thursday 26th March Scottish charity and social care provider, Sense Scotland, will host a sporting dinner at the Moulsdale Foundation's headquarters in Bishopbriggs!

St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter

Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!

Still Glasgow

Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.

Student Thursday’s at Vibes Glasgow

Each and every Thursday SAB Management will be taking over Vibes Glasgow for their weekly residency, featuring fresh, up and coming local talent!

The Challenges In Getting To Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Join Professor Dr Steven Chu from Stanford University at the University of Strathclyde for a public lecture about The Challenges In Getting To Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions!

The Comedy Experiment

As part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, a selection of the finest comedians on the circuit will perform simultaneously on the same stage at the same time!

The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour

Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption is a gripping tale of friendship, injustice, and quiet resistance, set within the brutal confines of a maximum-security prison. Don't miss it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

Tim Key: Loganberry

The hugely popular poet, comedian and actor Tim Key brings his critically acclaimed show Loganberry to Tramway Glasgow in March as part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival!

Tom A. Smith

English singer-songwriter Tom A. Smith has announced a run of dates in 2026 which kicks off in Glasgow at King Tut's on Thursday 26th March!

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Unknown Mortal Orchestra has announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Thursday 26th March in support of new album, CURSE!

Violet

Violet at Project Ability is a group exhibition bringing together work by artists from across all three studio programmes celebrating the richness, variety and individuality of contemporary art!

Wheels Of Life

Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.

Women in Photography: International Photography Exhibition

In March, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying a month-long international photography exhibition showing the work of Women in Photography running throughout the month.

X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!

Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which is held weekly on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.

Don't miss a special antique, jewellery and watches valuation day with McTear's Auctioneers at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Thursday 26th March!

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

Any Body Home features works developed during the Hugo Burge Foundation x Summerhall residency Art as Activism (2024), along with other pieces exploring related themes.

&Gallery are delighted to host Eric Cruikshank's forthcoming solo exhibition 'Texture Dissolves / Colour Radiates' between 7th March and 1st April!

Within this show at Summerhall, Molly Wickett reimagines a post-apocalyptic landscape through a queer and disabled lens.

Dive into Scotland's epic past at Unearthed, a family-friendly exhibition featuring fossil fish, Viking jewels, and hands-on fun from dig pits to puppet films!

It’s time to celebrate all things cocktail in St Andrews with the return of St Andrews biggest cocktail festival from 20th to 29th of March 2026!

Fife Contemporary is marking its 20th anniversary in 2026 with Dear Earth, an exhibition exploring how artists are responding to the increased fragility of the world around us.

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions when they return to Rutherglen Town Hall on Thursday 26th March... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

Get ready to rock out with Hamilton District Youth Theatre as they bring the hit musical School of Rock to the stage at The Town House Hamilton in March!

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac come to Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 26th March!

Experience Alan Bissett's gripping new play about Paisley's dark past at this exclusive staged reading, featuring top Scottish talent, as part of Paisley Arts Festival!

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society bring their production of the hit musical Come From Away to Macrobert Arts Centre!

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

The annual exhibition curated by the Culture on Campus initiative features artwork and archival material, this year centring around our changing climate.

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!